3 d. ago Photos show release of giant Amazon river turtle hatchlings in key Brazilian reserve

Environmental agents from Brazil’s Chico Mendes Institute released giant Amazon River turtle hatchlings into the waters of the Abufari Biological Reserve in Tapaua, Amazonas state, as part of a long-running conservation program. The reserve, home to an egg-laying area for the species within an integral protection zone, plays a crucial role in ensuring the survival of the turtle species known as podocnemis expansa.

Culture

5 d. ago Morningside Heritage in Pictures: Here are 30 amazing photos of the Edinburgh neighbourhood in the 50s and 60s

From long-forgotten shops and a much-missed train station, to balls and schools - Morningside looked very different over 55 years ago.

Culture

1 week ago Photographer captures amazing moment seal jumps on her boat to escape killer whales

‘You poor thing,’ Drucker can be heard saying, as the seal looks up at her

Events

1 week ago Footage captures moment hitman fires shots at mobster Marc Webley in gangland execution

Grant Hunter admitted to shooting Marc Webley, 38, outside a pub in Granton, Edinburgh.

Events

1 week ago Moment armed cops arrest hitman and girlfriend over murder of lotto winner Jane Park's ex

Hunter has now pleaded guilty to the murder of Marc Webley, who was shot dead outside an Edinburgh pub on New Year's Eve 2023

Events

1 week ago Gunman who shot Edinburgh gangster Marc Webley dead outside pub on Hogmanay pleads guilty

A gunman has admitted murdering Edinburgh gangster Marc Webley, who was shot dead outside a pub in the city on Hogmanay 2023.

Events

2 w. ago Murray Beith Murray: Prestigious Edinburgh law firm with Sir Walter Scott connection makes 175

A long-running law firm based in Edinburgh has published its accounts publicly for the first time

Politics

2 w. ago National investigation into Scotland's maternity services to be launched over 'serious concerns'

The decision comes after a damning report was published into maternity services at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

Events

3 w. ago Edinburgh pubs: 24 amazing photos of Edinburgh's last remaining 'proper old

Take a look at some of the best old-school traditional pubs still serving pints in Edinburgh.

Culture

3 w. ago Thug jailed for attempted murder after stabbing man outside Edinburgh pub

The stabbing by Patrick Moohan was described as an "extremely vicious display of violence".

Events

3 w. ago Royal High School: The £4.5 million boost for new Edinburgh city music centre and public gardens

The building was the former Royal High School on Calton Hill

Economics

3 w. ago I had Sunday lunch at the fab new Edinburgh restaurant that can't remain a secret for much longer

This pub grub is gorgeous

Society